The Ballet Manila Archives is the repository of documents, print, photographic, audio and video materials and memorabilia relating to the history of Ballet Manila and the life and career of its founder, prima ballerina Lisa Macuja-Elizalde. This site is powered by Ms. Elizalde and Project Art, Inc.
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Two pairs of principal dancers are stepping into the lead roles of Cinderella and the Prince.
“It’s true what they say about adversity. Never fear it. A kite rises against the wind, and you never really know to what heights you can soar until you spread your wings.”
What is also special about this Don Quixote is that it brings together Lisa, Renata and Kimin who share ballet bonds that run deep.
At the ballet classic’s end – when the swan corps waves to a reunited Odette and Prince Siegfried in the afterlife – the crowd would break into wild applause and animated cheers as the stage grew dark and the curtains closed.
All three dancers that the two institutions fielded to the competition – company artist Jos David Andes, apprentice Germaine Dawal and scholar John Sixto Dones – all earned medals and scholarships.
We aimed high and went on a hunt for ballets that feature bows – and surprisingly hit our mark!
On June 1, 2013, Ballet Manila presented a special production – a gathering of Filipino ballet stars working with various companies around the world.
In this clip, we hear the voice of Shaz explaining the many challenges of becoming Prince Siegfried.
On Mother’s Day, we take a look at scenes from Ballet Manila’s productions of Swan Lake that show this woman in her maternal element – loving, affectionate, reassuring.
Whether used as a symbol to underscore certain themes or as an element that is purely decorative, flowers undeniably create an impact or add visual appeal to a ballet.
hirty young students – 21 girls and nine boys – have taken their first steps towards a possible career in dance.
“What defies comprehension even more is that the frequency of the concerts in no way affected their quality, each being excellent in its distinctive fashion.”
This clip features some of the highlights from the 2003 world premiere of Ballet Manila’s Swan Lake.
